Code Civ. Proc., § 1240.010 · Article 1. General Limitations on Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain
Code Civ. Proc., § 1240.010
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The power of eminent domain may be exercised to acquire property only for a public use. Where the Legislature provides by statute that a use, purpose, object, or function is one for which the power of eminent domain may be exercised, such action is deemed to be a declaration by the Legislature that such use, purpose, object, or function is a public use.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.
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